Ashwagandha is mentioned as an important drug in ancient Ayurvedic literature Ashwagandha, one of the most valuable herbs in the Ayurvedic medical system dating back more than 3,000 years. Ashwagandha, also known as Winter Cherry, improves the body-s ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Perhaps the most famous Ayurvedic rejuvenative botanical used in many tonics and formulas, Ashwagandha is a rejuvenative that helps maintain proper nourishment of the tissues, particularly muscle and bone, while supporting the proper function of the adrenals and reproductive system.

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Several types of alkaloids are found in this plant, out of which Withanine and Somniferine are importantLeaves contain five unidentified alkaloids (0.09%), withanolides, glycosides, glucose and many free amino acids Ashwagandha is an herb that improves the bodys ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Ashwagandha has been used to treat conditions such as fatigue, chronic disease, impotence, and waning memory.